2. If there is no ribbed belt installed (torn, for example):

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-- Position the ribbed belt tensioner -3- as shown and if necessary for this turn the ribbed belt tensioner by hand -arrows B-.

-- Insert the Locking Pin: T10060A  -2- in the lower hole -arrow A- and turn the tensioner farther counter-clockwise -arrow B- until the drift contact the lower mounting tab -1- from the tensioner.

-- Turn the tensioner in the direction of -arrow- and lock the tensioner as shown using a commercially available steel pin (4 mm diameter) -1-. At the same time pay attention to that the >>tab<< of the tensioner is located between the Locking Pin: T10060A  and the steel pin -1-.

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-- Remove the Locking Pin: T10060A  .

Continuation for All: 

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the tensioner -1-.

Installing 

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Different versions of the ribbed belt tensioners.

Versions with Mounting Tab with Flattened Contour:

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-- Position the ribbed belt tensioner >>1<< as shown at the same time pay attention that the mounting tab is aligned with the flattened contour -2- at approximately -12 o'clock-.

Versions without Mounting Tab with Flattened Contour:

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-- Position the ribbed belt tensioner -1- as shown.

Continuation for All: 

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - CYLINDER BLOCK, BELT PULLEY SIDE